1911-A1 Springfiel Armory 45 auto

38 special · 06-04-2009, 08:12 PM

Does anyone have one of these and if so what group can you get at around 20 yards?(off sandbag rest). 1 inch 2inches 3 inches??? What would you expect?Also if you have any other 1911's what group do you get at 20 yards?? I want to see if mine is about what it should be as far as accuracy. Thanks

bntyhntr6975 · 06-04-2009, 08:21 PM

What kind of groups are you gettin? I've never put mine on a bag or rest, so I don't know what mine will do. (Its not a SA, though) I just put in a new barrel, so now mine is a whole lot more accurate than it was, but off-hand results are more what I'm after.

johnlives4christ · 06-04-2009, 08:28 PM

i used to have a SA GI model, i could hit a coke can @ 25 yards and a coffee can at 50, i never tried anything smaller

Chuck B · 06-04-2009, 08:54 PM

30 ft is about as far out as I've shot mine (milspec). I'm happy with groups about the size of a grapefruit shooting offhand (8 + 1). This is also my edc gun so I'm more interested in sd scenarios. Sorry I can't help more. I know it's accurate enough that I can't blame the gun.

cb

38 special · 06-04-2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bntyhntr6975

What kind of groups are you gettin? I've never put mine on a bag or rest, so I don't know what mine will do. (Its not a SA, though) I just put in a new barrel, so now mine is a whole lot more accurate than it was, but off-hand results are more what I'm after.

I'm getting about 2.5 inches at 20 yards which I dont think is that good for a match grade barrel. But the trigger pull isnt that great and even on a sandbag rest it could still have an effect because I am not 100 % certain every shot is PERFECTLY squeezed off. I always like to sight the gun in off sand bags first. Once I have it sighted in and know its capability then I shoot offhand so if I miss I cant blame the gun.

38 special · 06-04-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by johnlives4christ

i used to have a SA GI model, i could hit a coke can @ 25 yards and a coffee can at 50, i never tried anything smaller

I'd say that's real good and I would be plenty happy with that accuracy.

Shooter45 · 06-05-2009, 12:30 PM

The SA "loaded" model should produce 2" groups or a bit less at 25 yds with match ammo.

Bindernut · 06-05-2009, 12:51 PM

I haven't done much bullseye shooting with my Springfield (tu-tone model with fixed-sights and factory barrel/bushing for now), but it consistently will hit bowling pin and 6" popper plates out to 25yds with Winchester or Remington "white box" hardball.

With cast 230gr LRN reloads I'm usually about 4" @ 15yds offhand. That's about my offhand accuracy limit and I haven't shot it off a rest at all yet.

06-04-2009, 08:12 PM	#1
38 special Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 548	1911-A1 Springfiel Armory 45 auto Does anyone have one of these and if so what group can you get at around 20 yards?(off sandbag rest). 1 inch 2inches 3 inches??? What would you expect?Also if you have any other 1911's what group do you get at 20 yards?? I want to see if mine is about what it should be as far as accuracy. Thanks -->

06-04-2009, 08:21 PM	#2
bntyhntr6975 V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wichita, Ks. Posts: 252	Re: 1911-A1 Springfiel Armory 45 auto What kind of groups are you gettin? I've never put mine on a bag or rest, so I don't know what mine will do. (Its not a SA, though) I just put in a new barrel, so now mine is a whole lot more accurate than it was, but off-hand results are more what I'm after.

06-04-2009, 08:28 PM	#3
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: 1911-A1 Springfiel Armory 45 auto i used to have a SA GI model, i could hit a coke can @ 25 yards and a coffee can at 50, i never tried anything smaller

06-04-2009, 08:54 PM	#4
Chuck B V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 67	Re: 1911-A1 Springfiel Armory 45 auto 30 ft is about as far out as I've shot mine (milspec). I'm happy with groups about the size of a grapefruit shooting offhand (8 + 1). This is also my edc gun so I'm more interested in sd scenarios. Sorry I can't help more. I know it's accurate enough that I can't blame the gun. cb

06-05-2009, 12:30 PM	#7
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,745	Re: 1911-A1 Springfiel Armory 45 auto The SA "loaded" model should produce 2" groups or a bit less at 25 yds with match ammo.

06-05-2009, 12:51 PM	#8
Bindernut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ND, USA Posts: 2,432	Re: 1911-A1 Springfiel Armory 45 auto I haven't done much bullseye shooting with my Springfield (tu-tone model with fixed-sights and factory barrel/bushing for now), but it consistently will hit bowling pin and 6" popper plates out to 25yds with Winchester or Remington "white box" hardball. With cast 230gr LRN reloads I'm usually about 4" @ 15yds offhand. That's about my offhand accuracy limit and I haven't shot it off a rest at all yet.